Introduction to the various branches of philosophy, including metaphysics, the theory
of knowledge and ethics. Major philosophers from the Greek, Roman, North African,
European and American experiences are studied.

A non-symbolic approach to logic and critical thinking focusing on the principles
of reasoning and the criteria for validity. Case studies in government, health, education
and business, with an emphasis on real-life examples. Principles of argumentation
in discourse as seen through the critique of sample arguments and analysis of informal
fallacies.

Introduces students to the structure and evaluation of deductive arguments. The core
of this course is sentence logic with proofs and predicate logic with quantifiers
and proofs. Will learn to translate natural language into symbolic notation and test
for validity using natural deduction. Prerequisites: MATH 099 with a grade of "C"
(2.0) or better or appropriate placement score.

Philosophical examination of religion, especially of the theistic worldview. Topics
include the nature and knowledge of God, faith and reason, religious knowledge, life
after death, miracles, and the problem of evil.

Survey of the ethical perspectives of various philosophers in the context of current
ethical issues. How our ideas about freedom, responsibility and values have an impact
on ethical and moral decisions. Students are encouraged to develop their own ethical
thinking.

Introduction to medical bioethics with a focus on clinical decisions. Learn to use
the Four Box Method of Jonsen et al. to characterize the ethical content of a variety
of clinical situations and collaborate to arrive at ethically defensible courses of
action. Explores ways which contextual realities may constrain clinical ethical decision-making.
Prerequisites: ENGL&101.